Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the
administration of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurity and the
worsening economic situation in the country, saying Nigerians now treat ransom
payments like regular household expenses.
Atiku made the remarks in a statement issued by his Senior
Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday.
He said the comparison of Nigeria’s debt profile with other
African countries by the presidency showed a disconnect from the suffering of
ordinary citizens.
“It is both astonishing and insulting that at a time when
millions of Nigerians can barely afford one meal a day, the presidency is
celebrating debt figures as though indebtedness were an achievement.
“In many parts of Nigeria today, travelling by road has
become a gamble with death. Families go to bed praying not to receive midnight
calls announcing the abduction of loved ones,” he said.
He added that ransom payments have now become part of daily
survival for many families.
“Ransom payments have become as routine as school fees and
house rent in many homes,” Atiku said.
The former Vice President also blamed rising insecurity for
the collapse of food production, saying farmers can no longer access their
farmlands due to attacks by armed groups.
“As a result, food production has declined sharply, leading
to hunger, rising prices, and widespread hardship,” he added.
While acknowledging that borrowing can be useful when
properly managed, Atiku argued that Nigeria’s current debt has not translated
into improved living conditions.
He further accused the government of focusing on propaganda
instead of addressing real economic and security challenges, urging urgent
action to prevent further decline.
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